How to Rebuild a King Bypass Shock or Coilover Shock

[The64twins]

How much Nitrogen do you re-fill with? Until the shaft is all the way out?

[prerunnermaniac]

@The64twins About 150-200 psi is the general rule of thumb

[DJTONER1]

Should the shaft on my racerunner 2.5 8" coilovers go all the way in the body? Mine seems to stop about 3/16" to 1/4" inch from full compression.

[prerunnermaniac]

@DJTONER1 I don't think you want it to fully compress. Shocks don't make good bumpstops. I haven't opened up a Race Runner shock before.

[DJTONER1]

@prerunnermaniac I know that i was just compressing it after i put on some 90 degree fittings on them

[TheMadRaver]

Question.

I just bought an icon setup from a buddy that went long travel.

I accidentally twisted the res on the piggyback while cleaning the shock and needless to say, I lost pressure and a little bit of oil.

Can I just recharge the shock with nitrogen or should I send it in and rebuild it?

Thanks

[prerunnermaniac]

@TheMadRaver That's a hard one to answer without seeing it. It sounds like it needs a rebuild.

[ovrebo1]

Man, that looks super simple. I'm definitely not afraid to tackle taking a shock apart now, nor will I ever pay someone to work on my shocks again. I paid King like $150 to replace a shaft and seals once. Never again!

[prerunnermaniac]

@ovrebo1 That is actually not a bad price when you consider the shaft replacement. Glad this video helped you!!!

[prerunnermaniac]

It should be but since we haven't opened up a Race Runner I can't be for sure.

[hbplayerz420]

will it basicly be the same as doing a racerunner coilover 2.5??

[SoCalRiderXspadesX]

Good info!

[prerunnermaniac]

@SoCalRiderXspadesX Glad you liked it....look for more coming real soon.

[prerunnermaniac]

@down4glamis Alot of people have made mention about the IFP we simply ran out of time. We did include bleeding out the air when the person in the video turned it upside down...

[down4glamis]

@prerunnermaniac Yea thats best way to clear the tubes of any air, but there is a small air pocket that occurs willing putting the piston/seal cap in. setting the IFP helps the final process. sorry to critique, if you guys need a hand just send me an email.

[prerunnermaniac]

@down4glamis You didn't need to remove your comment. We appreciate feedback. This helps us make better videos. Now that YouTube allows 15 minute videos we will expand on subjects in the future.

[onhardland]

great video. 

[prerunnermaniac]

@onhardland Glad you like it. We are planning to do more of these so be sure to subscribe.

[BajaGuy21]

bad ass vid. we need more like this! Next one should be on tuning compression/rebound tubes

[prerunnermaniac]

@BajaGuy21 We will keep that in mind. Might have to wait to get the shock on a truck. The next one is going to be how to shorten a bumpstop.